Daniel Agger on course for miracle Liverpool comeback

Liverpool have been given a boost by the news defender
Daniel Agger could return to action as early as this weekend, after it emerged the injury he sustained against Manchester United is not as bad as first feared.

Daniel Agger was stretchered off during Sunday’s game against Manchester United (Picture: EPA)

The Danish international was stretchered off in Sunday’s clash against Liverpool’s old adversaries with a knee injury, but tests have shown Agger is just suffering from a bruised bone, rather than ligament damage and he is responding well to treatment.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers originally admitted concern the defender could be out for the remainder of the season, but Is now hopeful he could return for Saturday’s trip to Norwich, although Agger will undergo further tests to determine when he can resume training.

The news will come as a big boost for the Reds, who saw Martin Kelly ruled out of action until the New Year earlier this week.

The 22-year-old requires reconstructive surgery in his knee after suffering a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament.